The splice of life (0) March 30, 2018 Australian Mining speaks to Will Smith of Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia about how the company’s revolutionary new conveyor belt splicing procedure eliminates the need for hazardous rubber cement.

The choice for professional welders (0) March 29, 2018 With so many electrodes on the market, selecting the right one for the job can be challenging. Choosing poorly can result in increased spatter levels, cracking and an overall problematic ...

Thiess bags $390m of coal contract extensions (0) March 29, 2018 The CIMIC mining services division has been awarded a $240 million contract extension at Arutmin’s Satui mine and a $150 million extension at its Senakin mine, both in South Kalimantan.

ICMM identifies four key themes for metals in 2018 (0) March 28, 2018 International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) chief operating officer Aidan Davy has identified four future trends for the mining sector in a YouTube interview conducted at the Prospectors and ...

Giant plane helps Epiroc service Pilbara miner (0) March 28, 2018 Mining equipment manufacturer Epiroc has chartered one of the world’s largest cargo planes to ensure it does not hold up a Pilbara iron ore miner’s activities in Western Australia.

Thiess wins $280m coal extension (0) March 28, 2018 Thiess has been awarded a three-year $280 million contract extension at the Wahana coal mine in South Kalimantan, Indonesia.

BHP awards $185m coal contract to Thiess (0) March 26, 2018 Thiess has won a $185 million contract to provide additional mining services for BHP at the Mt Arthur coal operation in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales.

Arafura awards Hatch engineering contract (0) March 26, 2018 Arafura Resources has appointed engineering consultancy, Hatch, as the lead engineering study manager for the definitive feasibility study at the Nolans neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) project in the Northern Territory.

Titan Minerals to acquire Andina for Peruvian gold (0) March 26, 2018 Titan Minerals has announced its intention to purchase gold producer Andina Resources for the primary purpose of reconsolidation of its Torrecillas gold project in Peru, in which it currently has ...

MinRex adds exposure to cobalt with acquisition (0) March 26, 2018 MinRex Resources has secured an agreement to acquire Clean Power Resources, the owner of three projects with cobalt and scandium potential in New South Wales and Western Australia.

CEO spending on the up for QLD in 2018 (0) March 26, 2018 A survey by the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) involving 27 chief executives from resources companies has found that half plan to spend more in Queensland with their local supplier in ...

AMEC urges Australian mining to maximise potential (0) March 23, 2018 Warren Pearce, chief executive officer of the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC), has commented on the Australian mining industry, which he believes is showing signs of recovery.

LG joins forces with NSW cobalt joint venture (0) March 23, 2018 Broken Hill Prospecting and spin-off Cobalt Blue have established a strategic alliance with LG International (LGI) at their Thackaringa cobalt project joint venture in New South Wales.

Gold Road and Cygnus form JV at WA gold project (0) March 23, 2018 Cygnus Gold has announced that it has entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement with Gold Road Resources over the Yandina project in the southern wheatbelt of Western Australia.

Komatsu updates remote monitoring system (0) March 22, 2018 Komatsu has released a new version of the KOMTRAX remote monitoring system, describing it as easier-to-use and more interactive for customers.

Rio Tinto launches debt reduction program (0) March 22, 2018 Rio Tinto has announced that it will launch a bond purchase and redemption plan of up to $2.25 billion equivalent to reduce gross debts as part of its ongoing capital ...

TNG appoints Como to Mount Peake development team (0) March 21, 2018 Developer TNG has appointed Como Engineers to oversee key aspects of the construction and development of the Mount Peake vanadium-titanium-iron project in the Northern Territory.

Explorers secure $100m incentive to revive activity (0) March 20, 2018 The $100 million Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive (JMEI) proposed last year by the Australian Government has passed through the Senate in welcome news for the country’s explorers.

Intermin reveals vanadium resource in QLD (0) March 20, 2018 Intermin Resources has unveiled what it describes as a “world-class” JORC 2012 mineral resource at its Richmond vanadium project, 250km east of Mt Isa in Queensland.

What is influencing M&A in 2018? (0) March 20, 2018 Professional services firm Herbert Smith Freehills believes a renewed focus on exploration and stronger commodity prices will be key factors that influence merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2018.

Beadell to merge with Golden Harp to form new company (0) March 19, 2018 ASX-listed Beadell Resources, an Australian-headquartered mining company known for its gold operations in Brazil, in particular the Tucano mine, has announced a merger with Canadian company Golden Harp Resources to ...

McMahon-Clough JV to deliver EPC services at Mount Peake (0) March 16, 2018 TNG has formed a partnership with McMahon Services and Clough to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services at the Mount Peake vanadium-titanium-iron project in the Northern Territory.

The choice for professional welders (0) March 15, 2018 Welding Industries of Australia’s (WIA) Austarc 16TC, Australia’s number one best-selling electrode, features reduced spatter levels, high operator appeal and a low hydrogen classification. Find out why the 16TC is ...

St Barbara secures 10% stake in ABM (0) March 14, 2018 Gold miner St Barbara has taken a 10 per cent share in ASX-listed junior ABM Resources, which is raising funds to execute an exploration program in the Tanami district.

Lithium production starts at Bald Hill (0) March 14, 2018 Joint venture partners Tawana Resources and Alliance Mineral Assets have launched lithium production at the Bald Hill mine in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia.

Eight tips for creating a good weld (0) March 13, 2018 It’s important to know the basic principles to creating a safe, strong and clean weld. Mathew Hefferan, Field Applications Specialist at Welding Industries of Australia (WIA) shares his top eight ...

From the biggest part to the smallest detail (0) March 9, 2018 When it comes to the build and delivery of equipment to customers, Hastings Deering and the specialists they partner with leave no stone unturned. As well as providing industry-leading technology, ...

Optimizer: Control and manage all your energy consumption (0) March 9, 2018 Optimizer is an innovative solution developed by TOTAL, allowing site managers to monitor all their energy consumption (fuels, lubricants, electricity, solar etc) thanks to a simple and personalised dashboard.

Crater Mountain set for restart (0) March 9, 2018 Crater Gold Mining has received approval from the Mineral Resources Authority of Papua New Guinea to restart operations at the Crater Mountain project.

OZ Minerals unveils SA power strategy (0) March 9, 2018 OZ Minerals has released a power strategy that it hopes will achieve reliable, secure and affordable power for its assets in South Australia.

Sandvik delivers next generation of OptiMine (0) March 7, 2018 Sandvik’s OptiMine, a modular set of digital tools delivering transparency and control to underground mining operations, is evolving with a new performance-enhancing data analytics solution.

Another Greenbushes lithium expansion on the cards (0) March 7, 2018 Western Australia’s Greenbushes, the world’s largest lithium mine, could be set for another significant expansion in response to growing demand from the battery and electric vehicle (EV) sectors.

Komatsu’s Brisbane ‘Hackathon’ proves a success for startups (0) March 5, 2018 Komatsu’s three-day, Queensland-based ‘hackathon’, Komatsu: Transform Mining, took place at River City Labs in Brisbane from February 23–25, with tech startup PETRA Data Science taking the event’s top award.
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Ausenco wins Owendale contract (0) March 1, 2018 Platina Resources has awarded Ausenco with a contract to work with it to complete a definitive feasibility study (DFS) at the Owendale scandium-cobalt-nickel project in New South Wales.

Santos PNG operations close following earthquake (0) February 27, 2018 Santos is the latest oil and gas company to report that its assets in Papua New Guinea have been closed following an earthquake in the country’s Highlands yesterday morning.

Rio secures $US345m deal for aluminium assets (0) February 27, 2018 Rio Tinto has a received a $345 million ($439.2 million) offer from Hydro for its ISAL aluminium smelter in Iceland, its 53.3 per cent share in the Aluchemie anode plant ...

When every centimetre counts (0) February 26, 2018 For many tourists, Schlegeis reservoir is an idyllic recreation area in the mountains of Austria. For Michael Sporer and his colleagues, the lake is an important part of its clean, ...

Another Century mine contract set to be awarded (0) February 22, 2018 New Century Resources has chosen National Pump & Energy (NPE) and Paragon Tailings as its preferred contractors for hydraulic mining services at the Century zinc mine tailings deposit in Queensland.

Downer posts $155m in contracts wins (0) February 21, 2018 Downer this week announced $155 million in contract wins through its engineering, construction and maintenance division, including mining and energy deals with Chevron and Alcoa in Western Australia, and BHP ...

Western Areas set to capitalise on EV battery demand (0) February 20, 2018 Nickel miner Western Areas is receiving increased interest in its product from the electric vehicle (EV) battery sector, which is pursuing off-take agreements at two of the company’s growth projects.

Adani has Federal Court win (0) February 16, 2018 An attempt to stop Adani Australia from registering an Indigenous land use agreement (ILUA) for its Carmichael coal development in Queensland’s Galilee Basin has been rejected in Federal Court.

Reward Minerals has made a huge stride for its Lake Disappointment sulphate of potash (SOP) project in Western Australia, having received project approval from Minister for Environment Stephen Dawson. ...